A propulsion failure mid-voyage forced Royal Caribbean to cancel Allure of the Seas' Jamaica stop and reroute thousands of passengers to Nassau — here's how it unfolded and what guests received in return.
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Walt Disney World's beloved Magic Kingdom classic shuts down July 6, 2026 for its first major overhaul since 1994 — new time periods, new scenes, and an audio-animatronic Walt Disney himself are all part of the transformation.
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Universal Orlando is piloting an open hub model at Epic Universe's Celestial Park, letting guests without full park admission access dining, shopping, and entertainment using facial recognition scanners at portal entries.
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Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed September 4, 2026 as opening day for Great Tides Waterpark on Great Stirrup Cay — and advance day passes go on sale now.
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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opened May 26, 2026 at Disney's Hollywood Studios, swapping the Aerosmith theme for The Electric Mayhem, a rotating soundtrack, and Disney's first-ever Muppet Audio-Animatronics figure.
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Viking took delivery of its 13th ocean ship, Viking Mira, this week — and the math behind its fleet size reveals a deliberate philosophy that sets it apart from every other cruise line.
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Carnival Cruise Line opened a brand-new 48,000-square-foot pool complex at Isla Tropicale in Roatán, Honduras — the destination's first-ever pool area — alongside a full rebrand of the former Mahogany Bay.
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Universal Studios Florida's Horror Make-Up Show closed after a 36-year run on May 11, 2026. A reimagined version featuring classic and modern horror properties is coming Winter 2026 — here's what that means for guests.
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Norwegian Cruise Line is cracking down on poolside chair hogging with timestamp stickers and crew removal — and passengers are loving it.
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Disney's Hollywood Studios transformed Animation Courtyard into the all-new Walt Disney Studios Lot, a mid-century studio backlot reimagining packed with hidden character details guests are calling the best outdoor space at Walt Disney World.
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Passengers aboard Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas chanted 'We want Hubbard!' and held protest signs at Guest Services after a last-minute reroute from Seward to Whittier cut their Hubbard Glacier visit — the highlight of the Alaska cruise — from the itinerary.
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Ryan Coogler's vampire masterpiece Sinners is coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood — and Universal says it's reinventing what a haunted house can be.
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Disney's brand-new Soarin' Across America soft-opened at EPCOT on May 22, giving guests an unexpected first flight over American landmarks four days ahead of the official May 26 debut.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 against four major cruise lines in a decades-old case tied to Cuban port property confiscated during the Castro revolution, reviving more than $440 million in potential damages — here is what the Havana Docks decision means for Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, and MSC.
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On its first birthday, Epic Universe has quietly sprouted searchlights, rooftop fixtures, and fountain lighting all over Celestial Park — and it all points to one thing the park still doesn't have: a nighttime spectacular.
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Virgin Voyages launched its first-ever Alaska season on May 21, 2026, with Brilliant Lady sailing the Inside Passage — bringing an adults-only, all-inclusive twist to one of cruising's most iconic destinations.
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Starting May 22, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Walt Disney World and Disneyland launches an all-new Mandalorian and Grogu mission that finally lets your crew pick its own destination.
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Mexico's environment ministry has refused to approve Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day Mexico project near Mahahual, citing threats to protected mangroves, endangered wildlife, and the reef offshore.
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Captain Cacao, the chocolate teddy bear mascot of Epic Universe's Moonship Chocolates, becomes a walk-around meet-and-greet character in Celestial Park on May 22 — the park's one-year anniversary.
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Cunard just unveiled 190 new 2028 voyages — headlined by a first-ever gathering of all four Queens on the River Mersey in Liverpool.
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